DISEASE
Ask the Dietitian: Is it better to eat natural forms of sugar instead of refined white sugar?
We were born to love sugar. Humans have a natural taste preference for sweets. Back in the day, sugar was a source of extra calories that was easily burned off with exercise and everyday physical acti...
Posted on 3/19/13 at 2:19 PM
Type 1 diabetes - dancing with a Tasmanian devil
What is it really like to live every single day with type 1 diabetes? This blog is being turned over today to one of my newsroom colleagues who can speak frankly about it: She and her husband have fir...
Posted on 10/29/12 at 11:52 AM
The Eyes Have It
See the yellow spots in the image below, in the skin around the eyes? These spots are called xanthelasma or xanthelasmata (plural). They are deposits of cholesterol under the skin, usually near the...
Posted on 2/3/11 at 9:32 PM
7-year-old’s funeral in Parkston draws hundreds
By Ross Dolan , May 06, 2013
Soybean disease presents challenge this season
This year, rust and soybean cyst nematode are the crop diseases that pose the greatest danger to area bean growers.By Jonathan Knutson , April 23, 2013
SD salmonella outbreak associated with baby chicks
Three cases have been reported in the southeastern part of the state and one in the southwest.April 19, 2013
Parkinson’s support group meeting set
The Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will meet at 2 p.m. April 15 in Conference Room No. 1 at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital.By News release , April 07, 2013
Animal rabies up in SD for second straight year
PIERRE (AP) — South Dakota animal rabies cases in 2012 were up for the second straight year, the state Department of Health said Wednesday.April 03, 2013
Flu numbers in SD double last year's totals
PIERRE (AP) — South Dakota is being hit hard by the flu this season, with cases, hospitalizations and deaths about double least season's totals.March 28, 2013
Rural isolation, youth complicate Wagner teen’s MS diagnosis
By Candy DenOuden , March 15, 2013
Trich detected in Dewey cattle herd
PIERRE — Cattlemen and veterinarians in South Dakota’s Dewey County and surrounding counties should be aware that bovine trichomoniasis (trich), a serious malady with potential to be economically devastating for producers, has been confirmed in a herd.By News release , March 05, 2013
Fundraiser planned Sunday for Mitchell boy with rare disease
By Candy DenOuden , February 23, 2013
Flu cases shorten blood supply in the Dakotas, MN
ABERDEEN (AP) — The flu and other winter illnesses have led to a shortage of blood in parts of the Dakotas and Minnesota, and recent blizzard conditions have hindered efforts to collect more.February 19, 2013
SD flu deaths make it deadliest winter in 8 years
SIOUX FALLS (AP) — South Dakota Department of Health officials say 30 people in the state have died from the flu, making it the deadliest winter in eight years.February 15, 2013
Huron hospital restricting visitors because of flu
HURON (AP) — The Huron hospital is restricting visitors because of widespread respiratory flu cases around South Dakota and specific instances of stomach flu around the city.January 31, 2013
Flu season starts early, hard in South Dakota
PIERRE (AP) — The flu season has started early in South Dakota, and cases might surpass last season's total of 505.January 07, 2013
South Dakota 27th healthiest, 8 lower than last year
By Staff reports , December 12, 2012
South Dakota seeing big increase in STD cases
SIOUX FALLS (AP) — Online acquaintances, a changing population and a relaxed view of risks have fueled what officials call an alarming increase in sexually transmitted diseases in South Dakota.December 04, 2012
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